The Wayro route from Cholula to Tamuín is 302 miles (486 km), about 6 h 39 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 302 mi (486 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-119D → MEX-117D → MEX-119 → MEX-132D → MEX-127 → SLP 14 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-132D, MEX-130D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Cholula to Tamuín is like
MEX-127 (107 mi) and MEX-132D (62 mi) carry about 56% of the 302 miles. It runs through 5 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Veracruz, San Luis Potosí. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-119D, MEX-117D and MEX-132D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cholula to Tamuín, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 2–7 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 7–18 | 11 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| MEX-117D | 18–28 | 10 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 28–31 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119 | 31–44 | 13 | Tlaxcala |
| connecting roads | 44–47 | 3 | Tlaxcala |
| MEX-119D | 47–86 | 39 | Tlaxcala, Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 88–150 | 62 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 150–153 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-127 | 153–260 | 107 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 260–278 | 18 | Veracruz, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 14 | 278–301 | 23 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 301–302 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
- Mile 10 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 53 of this route: Tlaxcala → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Hidalgo → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 269 of this route: Veracruz → San Luis Potosí (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cholula and Tamuín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 11), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 31)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala (mile 19), Museo Casa de Piedra (mile 31), El Tajín (mile 150), El Zapotal (mile 252)
Convento de Huejotzingo
Founded by Franciscans in the 16th century, the former convent of San Miguel Arcángel in Huejotzingo shows colonial Plateresque architecture on the western slopes of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia de Tlaxcala
Set in the cloisters of Tlaxcala's former Franciscan convent, founded in 1528, the regional museum (Museo Regional de Tlaxcala) traces the state from paleontology and pre-Hispanic cultures through the colonial era to the Revolution, with pottery, sculpture and paintings.
Exconvento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
The remains of this 16th-century convent stand in San Juan Totolac, Tlaxcala, and are open to visitors. Parts of the nave, two side chapels and a freestanding bell tower survive; in 1591 Tlaxcalan families left here to settle northern New Spain.
Museo Casa de Piedra
Apizaco's old railroad station, dating from 1916, now houses the Museo Casa de Piedra. Inside, photographs and documents trace the town's history, especially its long ties to the railroads.
El Tajín
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Veracruz, El Tajín peaked from the early 9th to the early 13th century. Look for the Pyramid of the Niches, elaborately carved reliefs on columns and friezes, and some of the site's 17 ballcourts.
El Zapotal
In the Ignacio de la Llave municipality of Veracruz, El Zapotal holds the ruins of a Totonac city that flourished from 600 to 900 CE.
More drives to Tamuín
- Ezequiel Montes to Tamuín
- Pachuca to Tamuín
- Actopan to Tamuín
- Tequisquiapan to Tamuín
- Calpulalpan to Tamuín
- San Juan del Río to Tamuín
From Cholula to other places in Mexico
- Cholula to Apizaco
- Cholula to Calpulalpan
- Cholula to Otumba
- Cholula to Omitlán
- Cholula to Tepotzotlán
- Cholula to Huasca de Ocampo
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cholula to Tamuín?
About 6 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 302 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cholula to Tamuín?
About 302 miles (486 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Cholula to Tamuín?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Cholula to Tamuín?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cholula to Tamuín?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-119D, MEX-117D, MEX-119, MEX-132D, MEX-127 and SLP 14. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cholula to Tamuín?
Closest to the road: Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos (park, mile 11, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo Casa de Piedra (railway museum, mile 31, 1 mi from the route); El Zapotal (archaeological site, mile 252, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.